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Weather & Climate in Zitong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zitong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 275.3 sq mi (712.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1782°N, 105.8299°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 25 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 41 km SE of Zigong, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 90 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 10 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 86 km | 37 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 43 km SSE of Deyang, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 45 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 12 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 26 km NE of Chonglong, China | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 105 km | 35 km |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 41 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 110 km | 34 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 25 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Zitong has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.6").